Tenses
This tense is used for facts, habits, and general truths. What is it called?
The present simple tense
What is the most polite and formal modal used for asking permission?
May
"I am tired. " she said.
She said that she was tired.
Identify the incorrect part of the sentence:
He entered into the building through a side door that was hidden from view.
A) entered
B) into
C) through
D) hidden
B) into
We use this tense to describe actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past. What is it?
The simple past tense
Choose the correct modal verb:
He didn’t come to class today. He (would / must) be sick.
must
What would tomorrow be in reported speech?
The next day
Choose the most appropriate preposition:
While traveling, she had to look ___ her luggage carefully.
A) after
B) for
C) into
D) over
C) into
"She has lived in London since 2015." The verb "has lived" shows which tense?
The present perfect tense
Fill in the blank with the correct modal that is closest in meaning to the given sentence:
It was a good idea to finish the project on time, but we didn’t.
-> We ___ ___ finished the project on time.
should have
"Where have you been?" he asked.
He asked where I had been.
The city lies ___ the river, while several villages are scattered ___ it.
along / across
"By next year, I will have finished my degree." The verb "will have finished" is in what tense?
The future perfect tense
Explain the difference in meaning between two sentences:
a) You must turn off your mobile phone during the performance.
b) You should turn off your mobile phone during the performance.
‘Must’ expresses a strict rule or requirement, while ‘should’ gives advice or a recommendation. ‘Must’ shows a much stronger sense of obligation than ‘should.’
"I saw him yesterday." she said.
She said that she had seen him the day before.
Decide whether the following sentence is correct or incorrect:
Countries like Hungary are on Europe, while Turkey is in the border of Europe.
False, on -> in / in -> on
"She will have been working here for ten years by the time she retires." The verb "will have been working" is in which tense?
The future perfect continuous tense
Complete the dialogue using a modal perfect:
A: I didn’t see Lisa at the party last night.
B: She __________________________.
She might have stayed home to rest.
"I work here." he said
He said that he works here.
Arrange the words to form a natural sentence and choose the most appropriate preposition.
One word is unnecessary:
Switzerland / is / located / ___ / them / in / terms / of / latitude / the
Switzerland is located below them in terms of latitude.